You can get 6 free channels in ZIP 13676 (Potsdam, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 13676 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SSE (167°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (167°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 13676
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | PBS | WNPI-DT Norwood, NY · Full Power | 11.6 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWNY-CD Massena, NY · Class A | 11.6 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EP-D Potsdam, NY · Low Power | 5.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WWNY-TV Carthage, NY · Full Power | 63.1 mi | SW (220°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | PBS | WCFE-TV Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 50.5 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPBS-DT Watertown, NY · Full Power | 68.1 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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